My connection to expensive clothing began with an absolutely irresponsible moment of financial stupidity at 27 years old. I was in the Patagonia store in Portland, admiring a wool coat…
When I first heard about Melissa Whitten’s handmade leather goods, I was immediately struck by the attention to detail and exceptional quality. While I certainly appreciate her skillful craftsmanship, I…
Okay – so, i am aware i may sound like a complete fashion phony ; i’ve never owned anything from Burberry. Not even a keychain. I’m the type of writer…
There’s a particular type of suffering experienced in Britain during a heatwave. On the third day, social media posts start switching from “Finally some real weather” to pictures of sunsets.…
This is probably the most self-righteous-sounding thing I’ve ever written; however, I asked all of the French fashion people I could reach over the course of three months, which U.K.…
Okay – so I have to admit something that may sound utterly crazy from someone who frequently spends upwards of $300 on Theory blazer coats: I’m totally obsessed with charity…
To give you a more detailed breakdown of the purchases being made by my fashion friends in seaside shopland – it’s a niche area, I’m sure. First off, fisherman’s workwear…
So I stood in Edinburgh Airport watching my luggage disappear onto the Dublin carousel last month; I had to be at a panel on sustainable fashion in four hours. Great…
You know that feeling when summer says goodbye, and you’re standing outside in what seems like an entirely new climate? Yeah, that happened to me recently. One day I’m whining…
It is interesting to watch British people pack for beach trips. Every time I pack for a beach trip, I find myself adding the most bizarre assortment of items to…